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K422 CEW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

53,482 mi
Last recorded53,482 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK422 CEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 53,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint on left front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower battery box has corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 53,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint on left front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower battery box has corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 48,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,767 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 43,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 37,255 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 28,038 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached a frame ball joint bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,023 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 18,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 11,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,467 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 8,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 1,418 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 98,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drag link rod slightly damaged

light corrosion on chassis on various areas

Fail 5 May 2011 98,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drag link rod slightly damaged

light corrosion on chassis on various areas

Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake disc's pitted

near side front swivel joint leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2011 98,170 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear shocks top rubber mounts deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 96,368 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 93,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear u/j slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2008 91,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 89,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 86,901 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K422 CEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K422 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K422 CEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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